JD:Week 11:Discussion Question

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 Balancing National Security and Civil Liberties

U.S. policy makers have struggled to strike a balance between national security and civil liberties long before September 11th. However, the tragedy that occurred on 9/11 brought the debate front and center. Prior to 9/11, government agencies accessed individuals’ private records. The FBI, citing national security concerns, gained access to private records with a simple letter requesting phone companies or banks for the account information of any suspected individual.

Since 9/11, the rules regarding accessing information have been further eased with national security at stake. With the implementation of the USA Patriot Act, the U.S. government can now request access to entire databases without explanation. The overriding rationale is to give the government the ability to investigate and search for terrorist suspects and thus prevent future terrorist attacks. Today, national security agencies actively compare the activities of millions with terrorist profiling data from databases in its possession. Supporters of the USA Patriot Act and similar legislation believe that actions are justified to protect the lives of Americans. Critics argue that these actions infringe too much on civil liberties.

To prepare for this Discussion:

  • Review Chapter 7 of your course text Introduction to Homeland Security. Reflect on the balance between security and freedom.
  • Review the article “National Security versus Civil Liberties.” Focus on how the U.S. government controls information post-9/11. Also, examine the author’s arguments concerning post-9/11 restrictions on civil liberties, limited rights to due process, and the issue of privacy and government surveillance.
  • Review Chapters 4 and 5 from the video “Spying on the Home Front.” Think about whether the use of private database information is necessary to protect homeland security.
  • Reflect on your position on the proper balance between security and civil liberties.
  • Think about what trade-offs you feel are acceptable and are not acceptable to protect national security.

With these thoughts in mind:

Post by Day 4 your position on the proper balance between security and civil liberties. Include an explanation of what trade-offs might be involved. Justify your position and use specific examples. 

power point presentation with executive summary

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Determine which recommendations directly affect how nurses provide care at the bedside.

nursing

Descpower point presentation with executive summaryription

 You have been tasked by your Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) to provide a report and present to the board of directors about how your organization is transforming based on Health and Medicine Division (HMD) recommendations in high-profile reports.

Review the HMD reports.

Determine which recommendations directly affect how nurses provide care at the bedside.

Research quality indicators at the organization where you practice, one in your community, or one of interest.

Cite evidence from the organization’s quality measures that demonstrate they are carrying out the HMD’s vision.

Provide specific examples from the organization in the form of changes in care, governance, training, communication, https://weassistessays.com/essayquestions/ and partnerships.

Create a 10- to 12-slide PowerPoint presentation (excluding title and reference slide. Include speaker notes on each slide) about your findings with detailed speaker notes.

Include a 260-word executive summary in the last slide of your presentation. ** Please include the executive summary in the SPEAKER NOTES of the PowerPoint Presentation. The Executive Summary needs to be clearly identified in the SPEAKER NOTES so it is easily seen and recognized. Rather than spread out the Executive Summary on several speaker notes, I would suggest that you set up a slide with the title -Executive Summary- and include the actual executive summary in the speaker notes of that https://convenienthomeworkhelpers.com/blog/ slide.

Women studies research paper

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Types of questions to answer when writing your topic paper:

  1. You want to answer questions about prevalence, frequency, and duration (e.g. How often does the problem occur? How long has this been going on? Has the problem worsened over time? etc). Make sure to include statistics here
  2. Describe how individuals in this country and various cultures within this country conceptualize and think about this topic(s)?
  3. What are the current laws and punishments that impact your topic(s) in this country?
  4. How is this topic(s) relevant to issues regarding intersectionality/intersecting identities in this country? Choose two identities. For example: in what ways is this topic relevant and impacted by race/ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, class, religion, etc in this country?
  5. List and describe at least two different systems, institutions, or processes that contribute to this issue/ problem (for example capitalism, globalization, culture, poverty, politics, technology, military presence/war, history of colonialism, etc)
  6. Identify a non-profit organization or non-governmental organization that is addressing your topic(s) in this country. What are their goals/missions? How successful have they been?  
  7. What else can be done to address the topic(s) you have highlighted?

  1. Minimum 7 pages (including references and cover page)
  2. Use white 8 ½  x 11” paper.
  3. Make 1-inch margins on the top, bottom, and sides
  4. The first word in every paragraph should be indented one-half inch.
  5. APA recommends using Times New Roman font, size 12.
  6. Double-space the entire research paper
  7. Include a page header known as the “running head” at the top of every page. (To make this process easier, set your word processor to automatically add these components onto each page)
    1. To create the running head/page header, insert page numbers justified to the right-hand side of the paper (do not put p. or pg. in front of page numbers)
    2. Then type “TITLE OF YOUR PAPER” justified to the left using all capital letters
    3. If your title is long, this running head title should be a shortened version of the title of your entire paper

Paper Rubric Guidelines:

  1. (30%) LENGTH. Each answer should be approximately 300 words in length. For example, if your Discussion 2 assignment requires you to answer 2 discussion questions, your entry for that week should be 600 words in length total (at least 300 words for each of the 2 questions for that week)
  2. (50%) COMPREHENSION. Demonstrate an understanding and application of the course readings and any other outside reading you may choose to use to answer the question.
  3. (20%) REFERENCES. You MUST cite using at least 1 citation per question: • All discussion postings are expected to integrate information from at least one of the readings, class materials, and/or from an outside empirical or reputable news source. You should cite both within the text and provide a full reference at the bottom of your post.

Gay Marriages (Con)

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Assignment 1.1: Conflicting Viewpoints Essay – Part I
Prewriting
Due Week 2 and worth 30 points

When looking for information about a particular issue, how often do you try to resist biases toward your own point of view? This assignment asks you to engage in this aspect of critical thinking by playing the “Believing Game.” The Believing Game is about making the effort to “believe” – or at least consider – the reasons for an opposing view on an issue.

The assignment is divided into two (2) parts.
In Part I of the assignment (due Week 2), you will first read a book excerpt about critical thinking processes: “The Believing Game and How to Make Conflicting Opinions More Fruitful” at http://www.procon.org/sourcefiles/believinggame.pdf. Next, you will review the Procon.org Website in order to gather information. Then, you will engage in prewriting to examine your thoughts.
Note: In Part II of the assignment (due Week 4), you will write an essay geared towards synthesizing your ideas.

Part I – Prewriting: Follow the instructions below for this prewriting activity. Use complete sentences and adhere to standard rules of English grammar, punctuation, mechanics, and spelling.
1. Select one (1) of the approved topics from the www.procon.org Website and state your position on the issue.
2. From the Procon.org Website, identify three (3) premises (reasons) listed under either the Pro or Con section – whichever section opposes your position.
3.For each of the three (3) premises (reasons) that oppose your position on the issue, answer these “believing” questions suggested by Elbow:

  1. What’s interesting or helpful about this view?
  2. What would I notice if I believed this view?
  3. In what sense or under what conditions might this idea be true?”

The paper should follow guidelines for clear and organized writing:

  • Include an introductory paragraph and concluding paragraph.
  • Address main ideas in body paragraphs with a topic sentence and supporting sentences.
  • Adhere to standard rules of English grammar, punctuation, mechanics, and spelling.

Final Network Design Report

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 Project Part 4: Final Network Design Report Scenario You are ready to create and submit a final network design and plan to the senior network architect, who will present it to senior management and other decision makers. Tasks For this part of the project, perform the following tasks:

 1. Create a final network diagram that includes the basic diagram and all relevant network enhancements. 

2. Create a professional report that includes content from each draft report of the first three parts of this project. Include details for all relevant information, persuasive justification for your recommendations, and methods to measure the success of each major network enhancement. Include a 1- to 2-page executive summary. 

3. Use simple, clear language that primary stakeholders (non-IT) can understand easily. 

 Submission Requirements

  Format: Microsoft Word (or compatible) 

 Font: Arial, size 12, double-space 

 Citation style: Your school’s preferred style guide

  Length of final report: 10–16 pages, including executive summary and network diagram Self-Assessment Checklist for Final Report 

 I developed a network design that meets the requirements.

  I created a professional, well-developed report with proper documentation, grammar, spelling, and punctuation. 

 I described technology recommendations, provided justification for those recommendations, and described methods to measure the success of each major network enhancement.

  I included an executive summary and a final network diagram. 

 I included citations for all sources used in the report.

  I followed the submission guidelines. 

Analysis on Food Security

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Analysis on Food Security

Overview

The members of the United Nations found great value in the analysis you provided on the effects of global warming that results from population growth. They are now asking you to write an additional analysis to include further issues related to population growth. Here is the issue they have asked you to consider:

The member states of the United Nations seek to build food systems that can provide global food security that will feed everyone, everywhere, every day by improving food quality through the promotion of effective and nutritional agricultural practices. The crucial issue is not the lack of food in the world but the access to that food. In many developing countries, food shortages are due to governmental control over food distribution. These governments maintain control of the population and their power by limiting access to nutritious food to certain groups. In this practice, they thereby “weaponize” food.

Your second project as a consultant for the United Nations is to develop an analysis that addresses three issues related to global food insecurity caused by global population growth and poverty and to explore these issues in a developing country of your choosing.

Instructions

The U.N. has given you the following guidelines:

Content

The U.N. has asked that your paper contain three sections. Each section should be one page (or approximately 300 words) in length and answer specific questions, identified in the outline below. It also asks that you use examples from your developing country when answering the questions.

Introduction

Provide an introduction of half a page minimum that addresses points 1–5 below:

  1. Explain the problem the U.N. has asked you to address in your own words.
  2. Identify the three sections your paper will cover.
  3. Identify the developing country you will consider.
  4. Tell the U.N. the causes of food insecurity.
  5. Provide a one-sentence statement of your solutions at the end of your introduction paragraph.
Section I. Background
  1. What is food insecurity?
  2. What role does population growth play in food security?
Section II. Technologies That Can Reduce Hunger and Improve Food Security
  1. What forms of technology can be used to reduce hunger and improve food security?
  2. How would these technological solutions work?
  3. What causes of food insecurity do these technologies address?
Section III. Specific Factors in Chosen Developing Country
  1. Considering the causes of food insecurity, what factors interrupt the flow of food from the source to the people in the developing country you selected?
Conclusion
  • Provide a conclusion of half a page minimum that includes a summary of your findings that the United Nations can use to inform future policy decisions.
Success Tips
  • In answering each question, use examples from your developing country to illustrate your points.
  • The U.N. needs facts and objective analysis on which to base future policy decisions. Avoid personal opinion and make sure your answers are based on information you find through research.
Formatting Requirements
  • Make sure your paper consists of 4–6 pages of content (or 1,200 words minimum, not including the cover or reference pages).
  • Create headings for each section of your paper as follows:
    • Section I. Background.
    • Section II. Technologies That Can Reduce Hunger and Improve Food Security.
    • Section III. Specific Factors in Chosen Developing Country.
  • Use and cite at least five credible sources in your research. A list of potential resources is available below.

This course requires the use of Strayer Writing Standards. For assistance and information, please refer to the Strayer Writing Standards link in the left-hand menu of your course. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.

Potential Resources

The specific course learning outcome associated with this assignment is as follows:

  • Propose a plan to address the issue of global food security.

Grading for this assignment will be based on answer quality, logic/organization of the paper, and language and writing skills.

worksheet 2

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Instructions

Instructions

Answer the following questions using vocabulary and ideas from Lectures 6 & 7 and Chapter 3 in your textbook. Please make sure each answer is thoughtful, edited for grammar and spelling errors, and at least 8-10 COMPLETE sentences. Also, be as specific as possible and use examples to support EVERY statement. Write your answers in your own words (not taken directly from your readings or outside resources). A grading rubric is attached to this assignment. 

PROMPTS:

  1. What is the difference between the subtractive and additive sculptural processes?  Choose two specific artworks from Chapter 3 to support your explanation.
  2. What is the difference between buon fresco & fresco secco?  Choose two specific artworks from Chapter 3 to support your explanation.
  3. Review Maria Martinez’ Bowl and watch the short video about her process & chosen materials.

  1. Are Martinez’ pots examples of Representation Art, Abstracted Art, or Non-Representational Art?
  2. Is Maria Martinez’ process subtractive or additive?
  3. How does the use of a specific material in a work of art affect its meaning?
  4. Does the medium of Martinez’ works affect the way you value the artwork? How so?
  5. Do you think that the materials used are important in determining the monetary value of a work of art?
  6. Do you think that the materials used are important in determining the cultural value of a work of art? 
  7. Review Damien Hirst’s For the Love of God and watch the short video about his process & chosen materials.

https://youtu.be/3tXIYBFbUjs 

  1. Is Hirst’s For the Love of God an example of Representation Art, Abstracted Art, or Non-Representational Art?
  2. Is Damien Hirst’s process subtractive or additive?
  3. How does the use of a specific material in a work of art affect its meaning?
  4. Does the medium of Hirst’s artwork affect the way you value the artwork? How so?
  5. Do you think that the materials used are important in determining the monetary value of a work of art?
  6. Do you think that the materials used are important in determining the cultural value of a work of art?
  7. Review Bisa Butler’s chosen materials and process.

https://youtu.be/k15Npcc-b84 

  1. Are Butler’s quilts examples of Representation Art, Abstracted Art, or Non-Representational Art?
  2. Is Butler’s process additive or subtractive?
  3. How does the use of a specific material in a work of art affect its meaning?
  4. Does the medium of Butler’s artwork affect the way you value the artwork? How so?
  5. What is the significance of combining archival photographs and quilt-making?
  6. Do you think that the materials used are important in determining the monetary value of a work of art?
  7. Do you think that the materials used are important in determining the cultural value of a work of art?
  8. Review Diego Romero’s process, chosen medium, and influences.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HEH2fp1HJzI 

  1. Are Romero’s pots examples of Representation Art, Abstracted Art, or Non-Representational Art?
  2. Is Romero’s process additive or subtractive?
  3. How does the use of a specific material in a work of art affect its meaning?
  4. Does the medium of Romero’s artwork affect the way you value the artwork? How so?
  5. Do you think that the materials used are important in determining the monetary value of a work of art?
  6. Do you think that the materials used are important in determining the cultural value of a work of art?
  7. How does Romero’s choice of medium and subject matter explore his cultural identity?

Ppt- STARBUCKS

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Changing, or even stating, a company’s values can be a long and arduous process, but it often pales in comparison to the effort it takes to make sure they are honored, implemented and projected. In this assignment, you evaluate how well your chosen company from the first assignment has done in “walking the talk” and responding to a social issue.

Preparation

Review your chosen company’s mission and values statements as well as other sources that provide insight into the company’s values with regard to social responsibility. Pick two of their primary values and research how the company manifests those values. Simple examples might be the commitment to workplace diversity or ecological sustainability. 

Instructions

Create a 3–5-minute (approximately 6–8 slides) PowerPoint presentation that evaluates how well the company embodies its issue-related values. Your presentation should contain detailed speaker’s notes that flesh out and support main points, ideas, or conclusions and have supporting citations.

  1. Summarize your chosen company’s Supplier Responsibility information.
  2. In your own words, explain how each aspect of your Supplier Code of Conduct is committed to ethical business practices and social responsibility.
  3. Discuss your company’s stance on each of the following areas: 
    • Empowering Workers.
    • Labor and Human Rights.
    • Health and Safety.
    • The Environment.
    • Accountability.
  4. Identify the key ways that your company’s Code of Conduct has changed since last year.
  5. Examine the manner in which your company’s Supplier Code of Conduct helps the organization operate as a socially responsible organization.
  6. In this week’s discussion, you consider assembling a team to write a supplier code of conduct. Recommend the stakeholders roles (4–5) needed on the team and how each supports the project.

Choose one of the five theories studied up to this point (Behavioral Therapy,

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Choose one of the five theories studied up to this point (Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy, Choice/Reality Therapy, Feminist Therapy) and answer the questions below about the theory you chose.  Please include the name of the theory in the subject line of your discussion thread.

  1. What is the most important contribution of this theory for the practice of individual therapy?
  2. Discuss two or three key concepts or techniques of this theory that are especially applicable to the practice of individual counseling or therapy.
  3. What are the strengths and limitations of this theory in addressing issues regarding diversity, multicultural, and social justice issues in individual counseling?
  4. What are some ways this theory is compatible and incompatible with Christian concepts?
  • You will complete 4 Discussions in this course. You will post one thread of at least 300 words by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Thursday of the assigned module. You must then post 2 replies of at least 150 words by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Sunday of https://paperwriters.xyz/uncategorized/choose-one-of-the-five-theories-studied-up-to-this-point-behavioral-therapy/ the assigned module. For each thread, you must support your assertions with at least two scholarly citations in APA format. Each reply must incorporate at least one scholarly citation in APA format. Any sources cited must have been published within the last five years. Acceptable sources include the textbook, other books, the Bible, and journal articles.

Social Protest

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 Each week you will be given three or four questions pertaining to important topics covered in the materials provided in the question itself, the textbook, the lectures, the other materials provided, and my comments in my Live Session. You choose the one question you like and post a response of 125 words or more.  

 

Opera

Perhaps more than any art form, opera combines multiple elements of the fine arts: extraordinary singing, musical composition and instrumentation, lyric, artistic stage sets, costume design, dance, acting, and storytelling. Often it is presented in a magnificent opera house with exquisite architecture and a dazzling array of sculptures, paintings, and interior design. I tell students they owe it to themselves once to pay out the heavy expense, dress up, and take the family to a good opera, at a good venue, with a decent seat. But, before going, go online and read all you can about the opera you will see—read up on the composer, read a summary of the story, and read translations of the songs.

The first three clips below are from works composed by Giuseppe Verdi. This great Italian opera composer is discussed in our course text. Verdi was both a realist and a pragmatist, a nationalist (don’t forget, his native Italy only became a country in 1871), and came out of the dramatic Romantic tradition of music. Verdi was also a showman who played a key role in making opera a popular art form, not just an elite interest.

  • Giuseppe Verdi: Rigoletto, Quartet from Act III.
    • Chapter 30, page 1025.
    • This tragic opera was composed in 1851. It is always helpful to read about an opera before listening to it or attending a performance. For background and a story summary, read NPR’s Vengeance Reversed: Verdi’s “Rigoletto.”
    • For more about Verdi, read pages 1025–1027 and explore the links below.
  • Verdi: Aida, “Triumphal March.”
  • Verdi: Requiem, “Dies Irae.”
    • This is a musical presentation of a traditional Catholic funeral mass (or requiem). The Latin Dies Irae means “day of wrath”—the Day of Judgment. This musical presentation was composed by Verdi in 1874; what we have here is a small part of it. This part captures the drama of such a last day. Note that other greats have also composed versions of this—Mozart, Berlioz, and others. Verdi’s composition is very well known and may sound familiar.
  • Richard Wagner: Tannhauser, Act II, Scene 1, “Dich, teure Halle” (Thou, Beloved Hall).
    • Chapter 30, pages 1027–1029.
    • Wagner composed this opera in 1861; our selection above is an aria from this production. Read carefully pages 1001–1002 about the background and story of Tannhauser and also about Wagner’s extraordinary contributions, along with his prejudices and adversities.
  • Wagner: Tristan und Isolde, “Prelude.”
    • Chapter 30, page 1028.
    • Wagner composed Tristan und Isolde in 1865; he called it “music drama,”‘ preferring that term to “opera.” Read carefully pages 1002–1003 about the story presented in this work, but also about the concept of the leitmotif or “leading motif”—a brief recurring musical idea. After reading this three-paragraph description, see if you can pick up the leitmotif in this Prelude.
  • Jacques Offenbach: Orpheus in the Underworld, “Can Can” (from Act 2, Scene 2).
    • Chapter 21, page 728–729.
    • Jacques Offenbach called this form “operetta”; it is also known as “comic opera.” Read carefully page 852, and then listen to and watch the video clip. You will see why.

https://www.npr.org/2011/06/03/136888669/love-triangles-and-pyramids-verdis-aida